Here are short tours--most take a half-hour to one or two hours--of 165 villages of unusual interest, beauty, and charm.

In 25 meticulously planned, original walks, this book uncovers London's prettiest and most historic villages. Colour photos capture each village's refreshing ru

London was never planned as a major city but is the result of the fusion of a rich tapestry of ancient villages and more modern developments. Many of these vill